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E-2 Hawkeye vs King Air 350

E-2 Hawkeye vs King Air 350 at a glance — top speed 648 vs 578 km/h, range 2,708 vs 3,345 km, max takeoff weight 57,500 vs 6,804 kg, built 313 vs 4,442 units.

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye King Air 350
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Beechcraft
First flight 21 October 1960 27 October 1972
Year introduced 1964 1972
Number produced 313 units 4442 units
Average unit price $232 million $7.8 million
Wing area 65.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 17.7 m
Height 5.6 m 4.4 m
Length 17.6 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 578 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 3,345 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 6,804 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 4,516 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 2 x 783 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the King Air 350's 578 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 8 years before the King Air 350 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or King Air 350?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.